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Real client stories showing exactly how Kerry’s process transforms careers. Names and identifying details changed to protect client confidentiality.
From Overlooked to Two Offers in 48 Hours
How strategic positioning led to a 2x compensation increase
The Challenge
After 15 years of consistent quota achievement and team leadership, this VP was stuck. Despite a strong track record, their resume read like a job description, listing responsibilities rather than impact. They'd been applying to roles for 4 months with zero executive-level interviews. Their materials didn't reflect the strategic leader they actually were, and they were competing against candidates with better-positioned narratives.
Kerry’s Approach
- 1Conducted a 2-hour deep-dive strategy session to uncover hidden accomplishments, including a territory expansion that generated $12M in new revenue that the client had dismissed as 'just doing my job'
- 2Repositioned the career narrative from 'sales manager who hits quota' to 'revenue strategist who builds and scales high-performing teams'
- 3Developed a targeted resume emphasizing P&L impact, team development, and strategic initiatives rather than tactical sales activities
- 4Optimized LinkedIn profile to attract executive recruiters and align with VP/SVP-level search criteria
- 5Provided interview coaching focused on executive presence and strategic storytelling
The Results
48 hours
Time to offers
2
Competing offers
2x
Compensation increase
$20,000
Salary negotiation gain
$200,000+
10-year impact
“She's a true weapon you need in your job search. Period. The resume she wrote for me helped me negotiate a $20,000 higher salary. Hire her immediately. Best money I ever spent.”
Vice President of Sales | Timeline: 3 weeks from first call to job offer
From Silence to a Fortune 500 Offer
Breaking through the ATS wall with strategic positioning
The Challenge
This engineering manager had been submitting their resume to online job postings for months with no response, not even automated rejections. Despite strong technical credentials and 10+ years of experience leading engineering teams, their resume was getting filtered out by ATS systems. The client was discouraged, questioning whether their experience was relevant in the current market, and considering downgrading their job search to individual contributor roles.
Kerry’s Approach
- 1Identified that the client's resume was structured around technical skills rather than engineering leadership impact. ATS systems couldn't map it to management-level roles
- 2Restructured the narrative around team scaling, delivery velocity improvements, and architectural decisions that saved the company millions
- 3Optimized keyword strategy for engineering management positions at target companies, ensuring ATS compatibility without sacrificing authentic voice
- 4Developed a LinkedIn presence that positioned the client as a thought leader in engineering management, not just a senior developer
- 5Created a targeted cover letter framework for Fortune 500 applications that addressed company-specific engineering challenges
The Results
2 weeks
Time to first interview
6 weeks
Time to offer
Fortune 500 role
Result
5
Interview invitations
0 in 4 months
Previous responses
“I began receiving invitations for job interviews, which was not happening when submitting my original resume. A month and a half after the first phone consultation with Kerry, I started working as an engineer for a Fortune 500 company.”
Software Engineering Manager | Timeline: 6 weeks from first consultation to start date
From Job History to Personal Brand
Transforming a 20-year career into a compelling executive narrative
The Challenge
After 20 years in IT leadership, this VP's resume was a chronological list of job duties that failed to capture the strategic impact of their work. They were preparing to move from a mid-market company to an enterprise-level role, but their materials positioned them as an operational IT manager rather than a strategic technology leader. They lacked confidence that their experience would translate to the larger stage they were targeting.
Kerry’s Approach
- 1Used the deep-dive interview to uncover a pattern of transformational leadership the client hadn't recognized: three separate organizations where they'd led major digital transformations
- 2Reframed the narrative from 'managed IT infrastructure' to 'drove digital transformation strategies that increased operational efficiency by 40% and reduced costs by $3M annually'
- 3Developed a personal brand framework: 'Technology Leader Who Bridges Business Strategy and Technical Execution'
- 4Built a coaching roadmap addressing executive presence, strategic vocabulary, and board-level communication
- 5Created presentation materials for executive-level interviews including a 30/60/90 day technology strategy plan template
The Results
Transformative
Confidence shift
Board-ready
Interview preparation
Enterprise VP
Target role level
Fully developed
Personal brand
Next level
Career trajectory
“This wasn't just done with words on paper but through a meaningful and tactical process of discovery and coaching. Most important to me was the confidence Kerry helped instill in me as I prepared to take my career to the next level.”
Vice President of Information Technology | Timeline: 4 weeks from strategy session to final documents
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